Registered Nurse - Surgery

HealthPartners•Saint Paul, MN

About The Position

Health Partners is hiring a Registered Nurse in the Surgery Department. The role provides comprehensive, high-quality nursing care to patients and their families, uses the nursing process to assess needs and develop and evaluate plans of care, coordinates services, educates patients and families, and collaborates as part of a multidisciplinary care team. The nurse also serves as a resource for other staff and contributes to patient care and unit improvements. Service excellence is centered on patient care and relationships and is the responsibility of all employees. Teamwork is the norm, and employees are accountable for working effectively with the multidisciplinary care team. The nurse is expected to provide effective service to internal and external customers, delegate and supervise nursing tasks appropriately, and respond to changes in a patient’s condition. The position includes nursing assessment, problem identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation; accurate documentation; consultation and collaboration with the health care team; care coordination; patient and family education; leadership and professional conduct; patient advocacy; appropriate resource use; and constructive participation in organizational teamwork. Other tasks may be assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

Minimum one year of recent experience in surgery, excluding orthopedics.
Working knowledge of infection control and surgical procedures.
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current RN licensure in Minnesota.
Current RN licensure in Wisconsin within two months of hire.
Current BLS certification for health professionals through the American Heart Association or Red Cross, maintained; online BLS certification is not acceptable.
Strongly demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods.
Speech, hearing, and sight skills sufficient to perform the functions of the position.
Manual dexterity.
Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently.

Nice To Haves

One year of full-time employment as an RN.
Proficiency in other languages may be required for some positions.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients and their families using the nursing process.
Assess patients through interviewing, observation, and nursing procedures; identify health problems and distinguish normal from abnormal findings.
Plan, implement, and evaluate care in collaboration with patients, families, and other pertinent parties.
Follow established nursing policies, procedures, and standing orders.
Provide emotional, intellectual, and psychological support to patients and families.
Document clinical practice accurately and completely.
Share information with health care team members, make appropriate referrals, and use interdisciplinary resources in clinical decision-making.
Use systems to obtain patient information or schedule appointments and help maintain continuity across care settings.
Use health coaching to elicit patient goals and priorities and develop individualized action plans.
Use population management tools to identify high-risk patients and track, monitor, and follow up on their care.
Assess readiness to learn and educate patients and families on strategies to reach care goals.
Identify and secure services needed for patient care and support patients and families in making informed decisions and navigating the health care system.
Partner with patients and families to identify education needs and develop education plans or make nursing referrals.
Teach prevention, self-care management, and rehabilitation techniques, and evaluate whether teaching is understood and applied.
Participate in patient care conferences, in-services, educational programs, and appropriate professional development.
Keep current on nursing and patient-care best practices.
Model professional conduct and support professional and technical staff.
Demonstrate flexibility in additional responsibilities that improve patient care and the functioning of the care unit and support services.
Set and pursue personal and professional goals that support individual growth and the organization’s vision, mission, and values.
Assess problems, seek solutions, and contribute to improving standards of practice.
Communicate positively and effectively, listen well, and delegate appropriately while holding self and others accountable for safe care.
Act as a patient advocate, maintain confidentiality, and provide current health education about diagnostic and prescribed treatments.
Participate in appropriate professional conferences, workshops, continuing education, committees, and clinical research to improve patient care.
Use time, materials, and human resources efficiently and assist with updating or developing procedures as appropriate.
Adhere to nursing standards of conduct, performance, and ethics.
Stay informed about departmental and organizational changes and provide honest, respectful, constructive feedback.
Work constructively to resolve issues with other departments and individuals, share job knowledge with new employees, and place team goals above personal interests.
Perform other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.